Man stabbed near Horton Plaza

A 29-year-old man was stabbed in the leg by an acquaintance about 9 p.m. Saturday near Horton Plaza, San Diego police said.

The assault occurred at the intersection of E Street and Fourth Avenue. Police described the assailant as a six-foot-tall white man with a Mohawk. He weighs about 250 pounds and wore a white bandana, white button-up shirt and shorts.

The victim was stabbed in the right leg and was taken to a local hospital, police said.